Cadillac Revving Up for F1: Graeme Lowdon at the Helm

Graeme Lowdon, former Marussia CEO, has been appointed principal of Cadillac's Formula One team set to debut in 2026. With a rich history in motorsport management and current involvement with Zhou Guanyu, Lowdon aims to build a competitive team. TWG Global oversees this ambitious endeavor from their Silverstone base.

Cadillac's new Formula One team, aiming for entry in 2026, has appointed Graeme Lowdon as its principal, as announced by General Motors and partners TWG Global on Thursday. Lowdon, known for his tenure as Marussia's chief executive, brings substantial experience to the venture.

The British national, who also manages China's first F1 driver Zhou Guanyu, acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed enthusiasm for the journey. 'This team embodies a genuine passion for racing, and with our collective expertise, we're set to embrace this challenge,' said Lowdon in a statement.

Having advised Cadillac (initially Andretti) for two years, Lowdon plans to leverage his extensive technical and managerial motorsport experience. Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Global's motorsport division, highlighted the strategic establishment of a base in Silverstone, England, as a step towards building the Cadillac F1 team.

(With inputs from agencies.)